Misantla Population 2026
Misantla has a population of 26,827, making it the #367 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Veracruz. It is about 458× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,827
Rank in Mexico
#367
Coordinates
19.93°N, 96.85°W
~305 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
245 km
152 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veracruz
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz | 428,323 | #44 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 424,755 | #45 |
| Coatzacoalcos | 310,698 | #66 |
| Córdoba | 204,721 | #91 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 185,242 | #98 |
| Orizaba | 123,182 | #126 |
| Minatitlán | 112,046 | #132 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 | #156 |
Cities near Misantla
- Villa Independencia15,297 people · ~25 km away
- Martínez de la Torre60,074 people · ~27 km away
- Tlapacoyan35,338 people · ~38 km away
- Banderilla19,649 people · ~39 km away
- Xalapa de Enríquez424,755 people · ~45 km away
- Altotonga19,722 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Misantla?
Misantla has a population of 26,827 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #367 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Misantla in?
Misantla is located in Veracruz, Mexico.
Is Misantla the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 245 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.